(MISA/IFEX) – The “Times of Swaziland” newspaper has been sued for E75,000 (approx. US$10,000) by a man accused of recently bombing government structures and who is facing high treason charges at the High Court of Swaziland. Vusi Shongwe states in court papers that on February 8, 2006, the “Times” published his picture on the front […]
(MISA/IFEX) – The “Times of Swaziland” newspaper has been sued for E75,000 (approx. US$10,000) by a man accused of recently bombing government structures and who is facing high treason charges at the High Court of Swaziland.
Vusi Shongwe states in court papers that on February 8, 2006, the “Times” published his picture on the front page next to a headline saying “Bomber” in bold typeface. He argues that the accompanying article was wrongful and defamatory to his person.
The “Times”, on the other hand, states in court papers that Shongwe’s picture was erroneously published. The newspaper says it had no intention of publishing Shongwe’s photograph. As a result, the newspaper states, it acknowledged its mistake by publishing an apology the following day.
The case has yet to be heard by the High Court.
